Tazewell Ellett

Tazewell Ellett
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 3rd district
In office March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1897
Preceded by	George D. Wise
Succeeded by	John Lamb
Personal details
Born	January 1, 1856 Richmond, Virginia
Died	May 19, 1914(1914-05-19) (aged 58) Summerville, South Carolina
Resting place	Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	Virginia Military Institute University of Virginia
Profession	lawyer

Tazewell Ellett (January 1, 1856 – May 19, 1914) was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.

Biography

Born in Richmond, Virginia, Ellett attended private schools in Richmond. He graduated from the Virginia Military Institute at Lexington in 1876. He was graduated from the University of Virginia Law School in 1878 and immediately commenced practice in Richmond. He served as member of the board of visitors of the Virginia Military Institute.

Ellett was elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-fourth Congress (March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1897) with 63.31% of the vote, defeating Republican J.W. Southward, Independents James M. Gregory and Martin M. Lipscomb, and Progressive G.M. Smithdeal. He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1896 to the Fifty-fifth Congress. He resumed the practice of law in Richmond, and New York City. He died in Summerville, South Carolina, May 19, 1914. He was interred in Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia.

Sources

• United States Congress. "Tazewell Ellett (id: E000117)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.